Snowy Owl

These large owls have wingspans of approximately 1d3+3 feet, and weigh roughly 1d3 pounds, with females being larger than males. Unlike most owls, snowy owls may be active and will hunt during daylight hours. At the judge’s discretion, 1 in 20 of these owls has some unusual quality. Roll 1d5 and consult the table below: 1 Owl is intelligent, with 3d6 for Intelligence, and able to speak the common tongue. Unlike some owls, snowy owls do not form parliaments. 2 Owl is intelligent, with 3d6 for Intelligence, and acts as a spy for a nearby community of owlmen. 3 Owl is possessed by the spirit of an arctic priest or shaman, operating in this shape for purposes of their own. The shaman is elsewhere in a trance, and returns to their own body if the owl is slain. 4 Owl is possessed by the ghost of a warrior or hunter who was lost on the tundra. The ghost can only be laid to rest if the ghost’s former body is recovered and given proper funeral rites. 5 Owl is intelligent, with 3d6 for Intelligence and Personality, and is able to speak the common tongue. It is Chaotic and served one of the great powers of cold and ice, inimical to humanoid life. It has 2d4-3 (minimum 1) levels as a wizard or cleric, with an equal chance for each. Other Names: Arctic owl, polar owl, and white owl.